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Introduced
09/20/2023
09/20/2023
In Committee
09/20/2023
09/20/2023
Crossed Over
05/10/2024
05/10/2024
Passed
09/24/2024
09/24/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/26/2024
09/26/2024
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, a pioneering figure in women's tennis and sports advocacy. The medal recognizes King's remarkable career and groundbreaking leadership in advancing equal rights for women in athletics, education, and society. The bill outlines King's numerous achievements, including her dominance in tennis, instrumental role in passing Title IX, and successful efforts to establish pay equity and create the Women's Tennis Association. It also highlights her broader impact as a trailblazer, activist, and inspiration to millions. The bill authorizes the minting and sale of duplicate bronze medals, with the proceeds going towards the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (69)
Kirsten Gillibrand (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Laphonza Butler (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
John Cornyn (R),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Joni Ernst (R),
John Fetterman (D),
Deb Fischer (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Mike Lee (R),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Joe Manchin (I),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Pete Ricketts (R),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Rick Scott (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Jon Tester (D),
John Thune (R),
Tommy Tuberville (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 118-88. (on 09/26/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2861/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2861/BILLS-118s2861enr.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2861/BILLS-118s2861es.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2861/BILLS-118s2861is.pdf |
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